[MCN-L] VR headsets you don't need to strap on

[Matthew Tarr]

Hey Ed and Keir,
Have you look into Google’s DayDream?

I am a big fan of Gear VR (but less a fan of Samsung), and I think that this 
sort of Mobile VR should come from higher up the food chain (Google and Apple) 

depending on the experience you are creating… I love Cardboard as well. and 
there are literally hundreds of robust “cardboard” viewers..

aside from the actual paper version, I have direct experience with Wearailty 
(very interesting for using fresnel lenses for wider fov ) 

and the 

Viewmaster (which I purchased for my 5 year old, very sturdy! and no strap
https://www.amazon.com/View-Master-Virtual-Reality-Starter-Pack/dp/B011EG5HJ2/ref=sr_1_43?ie=UTF8=1476971629=8-43=google+cardboard
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Re: [MCN-L] VR headsets you don't need to strap on

[Keir Winesmith]

Hi Ed

I'm on the look out for the same, but for different reasons. The closest thing 
I've seen so far is the Samsung Gear VR with the straps removed, so people 
simply hold it in place. Needs a phone, but has no cords.

If anyone has something better, include me in the chain pls.

Keir

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Subject: [MCN-L] VR headsets you don't need to strap on

Hive mind,

Have any of you come across any VR headsets that *don't* need to be strapped 
on? We're looking at a couple of potential applications where we'd consider VR 
in the galleries, but know that the throughput issues and hygiene concerns 
around putting on a headset would get in the way. We are looking for something 
that could a quicker experience, more akin to a Google Cardboard, though built 
for use and abuse.

Any leads appreciated!

Thanks,
Ed


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[MCN-L] VR headsets you don't need to strap on

[Ed Rodley]

Hive mind,

Have any of you come across any VR headsets that *don't* need to be
strapped on? We're looking at a couple of potential applications where we'd
consider VR in the galleries, but know that the throughput issues and
hygiene concerns around putting on a headset would get in the way. We are
looking for something that could a quicker experience, more akin to a
Google Cardboard, though built for use and abuse.

Any leads appreciated!

Thanks,
Ed


-- 

*Ed Rodley*
*Associate Director of Integrated Media*
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970

978 542 1849
@erodley
ed_rod...@pem.org


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